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February Happenings at Sloan Museum and Longway Planetarium
There's something for kids, adults, and the whole family this month! Adult Hobby Workshops and Book Clubs, hands-on workshops for Presidents' Day, Galentine's Day shopping, Romance Under the Stars, and a special presentation for Black History Month, to name just a few of the happenings at Sloan and Longway! Come on in where it's warm and the happenings are hot, and check out a full list of activities below: |
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Ice Dinosaurs:The Lost World of the Alaskan Arctic, now open at Sloan Museum through May 3!Built around groundbreaking discoveries that challenge the traditional understanding of paleontology, ICE Dinosaurs invites visitors to learn about the unique adaptations of polar dinosaurs who lived in cold, dark, and snowy conditions year-round. Learn more here. Add this special exhibit ticket to your general admission at guest services, or purchase in advance here. (Members receive free general admission and free admission to the exhibit. Learn more about membership benefits here). Recommended for ages 7+.
Thank you to The Nartel Family Foundation for Sponsoring this exciting new exhibit! |
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T.rex: The Greatest of All Tyrants, now open at Longway Planetarium!Giant Screen Films presents the most dazzling and accurate giant screen documentary ever made on this legendary predator and its carnivorous Cretaceous cousins. Narrated by Sam Neill. |
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February's First Friday Live Presentation: "Ice Age Mammals," February 6, 6 p.m.at Longway Planetarium in the dome. Learn more and register here. |
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Real Fossils Exhibit, by PaleoJoe and PaleoJen
Opens February 10 through April 5, 2026
Longway Planetarium - Saturn Classroom This FREE exhibit highlights real dinosaur bones and a "mini" lab that provides a snapshot of the tools, equipment and glues used to make the fossil bones recognizable and presentable to the public. Learn more at Longway.org or call (810) 237-3400. This temporary exhibit is free and open to the public during Longway Planetarium's regular lobby hours. |
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| Special Black History Month Presentation: "Race, Redlining & Razing" Thursday, February 12, 2026, 5:30-7 p.m. at Sloan Museum of Discovery History Gallery
The lecture is free. Seated capacity is limited; please reserve your seat by calling (810) 237-3450 OR click here to reserve online. |
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Adult Hobby Workshop - Learn to Crochet!
Thursday, February 12, 4:30-7:30 p.m. Cost: $20/person (includes all supplies)
Location: Sloan Museum of Discovery | Discovery Lab
Learn the basics of crocheting, simple terminology, and how to read and follow a crochet pattern. You’ll be given time and instruction to work on a simple project to take with you, plus you’ll keep the tools provided to continue your new hobby at home! Space is limited; Register by Feb. 9. Learn more here. For 16+ Register online here. |
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Early-on Free Family Fun Night
Thursday, February 12, 5-7 p.m. at Sloan Museum Early On of Genesee County and Sloan Museum of Discovery have partnered again to offer free family fun to the community on select Thursdays throughout the year. Includes at least 2 hands-on activities relating to the seasons, exploration of Hagerman Street Gallery, the Discovery Hall’s Water Table, and dinner. These events are kindly recommended for families with children aged 0-5 years-old. Older siblings are welcome to attend. Learn more here. |
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| Romance Under the Stars at Longway Planetarium Friday, February 13, 2026, 6-9 p.m. (February 14 option is sold out) Only a couple of spots left for an unforgettable experience that includes an elegant dinner for two under the starry dome of Longway Planetarium. Pre-registration is required. Learn more about this popular 18+ annual event at SloanLongway.org/Romance. |
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LEGO® Club - Drop-in Building ChallengeSaturday February 14, 10 - 11:30 a.m.
Step into the Discovery Lab Maker Space for Sloan's once a month building challenge, open to LEGO®-enthusiasts of all ages! LEGO®club is FREE, included with museum general admission. |
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Adult Hobby Workshop - Paper QuillingSaturday, February 21, 10 a.m.-1 p.m.Cost: $20/person (includes all supplies)
Location: Sloan Museum of Discovery | Discovery Lab
Learn to use paper in a new way to create a colorful masterpiece! Roll, pinch, and shape paper using an assortment of tools and techniques to make a unique art piece to take home!
Space is limited; Register by Feb. 18. For 16+. Learn more here. Register online here. |
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| Free Kids' Book Club Saturday, February 21, 9-9:45 a.m. Featured book: A Big Day for Baseball, by Mary Pope Osborne
Meet your host Miss Jacquie by the tree house in Hagerman Street! The Book Club is free (included with General Admission to the museum). Ideal for kids ages 7-11. This free book club meets on the 3rd Saturday of the month in Hagerman Street. Learn more here. |
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| Historical Book Club Meetup Saturday, February 21, 10-11 a.m. Featured book: Michigan Legends: Folktales and Lore from the Great Lakes State, by Sheryl James
Free (included with General Admission to Sloan Museum). Historical Book Club meetups will conclude with a special guided tour through the Sloan Museum History Gallery where club members can connect with the book's historical references through real-life museum artifacts.This free book club meets on the 3rd Saturday of the month in the Green Learning Lab. Learn more here. Register in advance for February here. |
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| 10th Annual Galentine's Day at Sloan Museum! Friday, February 27, 2026, 6-10 p.m.
Tickets: $5 per person
The Ultimate Girls' Night! Grab your best pals and come spoil yourself and your besties during our annual one-stop shopping event! This event is for 18+ years of age.
Tickets can be purchased online or at the door the day of the event. |
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Open on Monday, February 16, for Presidents' Day!
To accommodate our community with family fun activities while the kids are out of school, Sloan Musuem and Longway Planetarium will both be open on Presidents' Day, February 16. Check out the special show schedule for Longway Planetarium at SloanLongway.org/Now-Showing. |
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Presidents' Day Workshops at Sloan Museum and Longway Planetarium
Break the "I'm bored" mantra and register your kids for a fun, hands-on workshop over the Presidents' Day break on February 16! Pre-registration is required. Deadline to register is February 2. Please note that a minimum of 10 enrollees is required to hold the cloass. Check out all the classes below and learn more here: |
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"Icy Discoveries," Ages 4-5 Mon., Feb. 16, 9 - 11 a.m, |
| "Seasons Celebration," Ages 4-5 Mon., Feb. 16, 1-3 p.m. |
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| "Space Is There...," 1st-3rd graders Mon., Feb. 16, 9 a.m.-Noon "PVC Instruments," 7th-12th graders Mon., Feb. 16, 1-4 p.m. |
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| "Explore An Ice Age," 4th-6th graders Mon. Feb. 16, 9 a.m.-Noon. |
| "Monumental STEM," 4th-6th graders Mon., Feb. 16, 1-4 p.m. |
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Mission: To engage our communities on a learning journey of history and science. |
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1221 E. Kearsley Street, Flint, MI 48503 (810) 237-3450 |
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